Sr Systems Engineer

Job ID Number
2025-33579
San Diego, CA, US
Category
Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Business Unit
GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Responsibilities for this Position


Sr Systems Engineer

US-CA-San Diego

Job ID: 2025-33579
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
San Diego, CA

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systmes manufactures and sells a broad range of high performance electro-mechanical and electro-optical components and sub-assemblies to the aerospace, defense, intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance markets. We presently have a need for a Sr Systems Engineer at our San Diego (Otay Mesa) location. This role is elegibile for a referral bonus.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the performance of professional and/or technical staff performing engineering work related to the design of control electronics for motion control products.

Preferred experience for this role:

  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical testing methods, data collection and analysis, equipment used in testing, and methods/processes of testing operations
  • Experience with embedded C for motor control
  • Knowledge of feedback devices for motor control such as hall sensors, resolvers and encoders
  • Experience with multiple serial communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232/RS485
  • Gigabit Ethernet direct experience is a plus
  • Strong research, design, and development knowledge within the electrical engineering discipline including the knowledge of control systems.
  • Proficient with MATLAB and SIMULINK applications.
  • Altium Designer skillset is a plus



Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and
  • integration, and technical services and support.
  • Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware,
  • software, and various configurations.
  • Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
  • Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
  • Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
  • May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.


Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: General Engineering or specialized Engineering degree required

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 years experience in a relevant function

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Technical expertise. Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills.

Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)





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